Hem"i*cy`cle (?), n. [L. hemicyclus, Gr. ; + .]

1. A half circle; a semicircle.

2. A semicircular place, as a semicircular arena, or room, or part of a room.

The collections will be displayed in the hemicycle of the central pavilion. London Academy.

 

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